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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,219.36, 507,334 and 160,744.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,219.36, 507,334 and 160,744.48 is: 241,119.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,219.36 : 507,334 = 160,744.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,219.36/507,334 = 160,744.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,219.36x = 507,334 × 160,744.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,219.36x = 81,551,140,016.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,551,140,016.32/338,219.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,119.08

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